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The United Arab Emirates is moving forward with third phase trials on two types of possible coronavirus vaccines with more than 15,000 volunteers so far signing up, according to the country’s Minister of Health and Prevention. Abdul Rahman al-Owais, the UAE’s Minister of Health and Prevention, said on Monday that the current stage of the trial includes conducting a research study with the participation of more than 15,000 volunteers. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app. “The efforts of the UAE and its participation in global efforts to find effective treatments and solutions to COVID-19 has been demonstrated through various international collaborations and partnerships. A new achievement from the UAE's health sector, is the progression to the third phase of clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine,” al-Owais said. “The study, if successful will be approved and accredited by the Ethics Committee for Scientific Research in the E...

Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that Dubai is ready to welcome the world once again through its international airport after the emirate  reopened for tourism on Tuesday . Sheikh Hamdan was pictured visiting Dubai International Airport on Tuesday and expressed his appreciation for the efforts of various task forces working to ensure the  smooth resumption of tourism to the emirate  while also maintaining the highest levels of safety and security. Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section. "I have reviewed the procedures and protocols in place to welcome tourists back to Dubai. What we have seen clearly demonstrates Dubai's comprehensive preparedness to welcome the world once again and resume international tourism. We have implemented the highest international safety standards to ensure the wellbeing of travelers and tourists," Sheikh Hamdan said in a statement carried by the Emirates N...